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The concept of global health has moved on from focusing on the problems of the developing world to encompass health problems with global impact. Whether health professionals work internationally or work with people from different countries and cultures in their own country, global health issues impa...
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SAGE Publications Ltd,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2016. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
The concept of global health has moved on from focusing on the problems of the developing world to encompass health problems with global impact. Whether health professionals work internationally or work with people from different countries and cultures in their own country, global health issues impact daily on local healthcare delivery and professional practice. Key features: Puts global health in context considering key issues including health inequalities, human health and the global environment and climate change; Ideal reading for international electives, voluntary work, and further qualifications in global health; Contains insights from leading experts in the field; Relevant to those working in a culturally diverse context whether domestic or international. |
| Carrier Form: | xxi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781446282502 1446282503 9781446282496 144628249X |
| Index Number: | RA441 |
| CLC: | R199 |
| Call Number: | R199/G562-4 |
| Contents: | Studying and working in global health / Michelle McLean, Trevor Gibbs -- Health system / Tolib Mirzoev, Rosemary Morgan -- Human resources for health / Ann K. Allen, Judy McKimm -- Health inequalities / Philippa K. Bird, Kate E. Pickett -- Human health and the global environment / Stefi Barna, Jason Horsley, Sarah Walpole -- Climate change, long-term conditions and sustainable healthcare / Stefi Barna, Sarah Walpole -- Working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers / Philip Cotton, Andrea Williamson -- Primary healthcare / Merlin Willcox, Brian D. Nicholson, David Mant -- Communicable diseases / Colin S. Brown, William Newsholme -- Non-communicable diseases, injuries, suicide and self-harm / Rhys Williams, Ann John -- Mental health, mental illness and disability / Subodh Dave, Rachel Jenkins, Nisha Dogra -- Maternal health / Dileep Wijeratne, Alison Fiander -- Child and adolescent health / Bhanu Williams, Anu Goenka, Dan Magnus, Stephen Allen -- Global surgery / Chris Lavy, Nyengo Mkandawire, Godfrey Muguti -- Global emergency care and disaster health / Georgina Phillips, Amy Neilson, Rob Mitchell -- Project planning and evaluation / Ann K. Allen. |